3 Canadian soldiers killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan

By Guest Column Ros Prynn —— Bio and Archives March 4, 2009

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Three Canadian soldiers were killed and two injured in Afghanistan after an improvised explosive device detonated near their armoured vehicle. Warrant Officer Denis Raymond Brown (left), Cpl. Dany Fortin (center) and Cpl. Kenneth O'Quinn (right) were killed Tuesday evening when a roadside bomb detonated during a patrol in Arghandab District, about 10 kilometres northwest of Kandahar City, said Brig.-Gen. Jon Vance.

The soldiers were sent into the area as part of Canada's Quick Reaction Force to respond to a call by the Afghan National Police after an IED was found on the main supply route, said Maj. Rob Dunn. The soldiers were able to defuse that bomb and were returning to base when their patrol struck another roadside device, Dunn said.... Please go here to read more on these heroes, and keep all who serve with them - all who love them - in your thoughts and prayers. Let us NEVER forget. Ros Prynn is a NewsBlaze investigative reporter and editor, who writes on a range of topics. Contact her by writing to NewsBlaze.